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azathioprine and Mycosis Fungoides

azathioprine has been researched along with Mycosis Fungoides in 3 studies

Azathioprine: An immunosuppressive agent used in combination with cyclophosphamide and hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), this substance has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck Index, 11th ed)
azathioprine : A thiopurine that is 6-mercaptopurine in which the mercapto hydrogen is replaced by a 1-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-5-yl group. It is a prodrug for mercaptopurine and is used as an immunosuppressant, prescribed for the treatment of inflammatory conditions and after organ transplantation and also for treatment of Crohn's didease and MS.

Mycosis Fungoides: A chronic, malignant T-cell lymphoma of the skin. In the late stages, the LYMPH NODES and viscera are affected.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Immunodeficiency-related lymphoproliferative disorders (IR-LPD) may occur in the setting of immunosuppressive therapy with methotrexate and TNF-α antagonists."3.77Transient iatrogenic immunodeficiency-related B-cell lymphoproliferative disorder of the skin in a patient with mycosis fungoides/Sézary syndrome. ( Curry, JL; Diwan, AH; Duvic, M; Jones, DM; Prieto, VG; Vega, F, 2011)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (33.33)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Curry, JL1
Prieto, VG1
Jones, DM1
Vega, F1
Duvic, M2
Diwan, AH1
McMullan, DM1
Radovaneević, B1
Jackow, CM1
Frazier, OH1
Cohen, ML1
Weiss, EB1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Mycosis Fungoides

ArticleYear
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in a cardiac transplant recipient.
    Texas Heart Institute journal, 2001, Volume: 28, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Azathioprine; Cyclosporine; Heart Transplantation; Humans; Immunosuppression Therapy; Immunosu

2001

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Mycosis Fungoides

ArticleYear
Transient iatrogenic immunodeficiency-related B-cell lymphoproliferative disorder of the skin in a patient with mycosis fungoides/Sézary syndrome.
    Journal of cutaneous pathology, 2011, Volume: 38, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Azathioprine; B-Lymphocytes; Epstein-Barr Virus Infections; Humans; Immunocompromised Host; Im

2011
Pneumocystitis carinii pneumonia: percutaneous lung biopsy and review of literature.
    Chest, 1971, Volume: 60, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Agammaglobulinemia; Amphotericin B; Anuria; Azathioprine; Biopsy; Bis-Trimethylam

1971